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FACULTY POSITION IN CULTURAL STUDIES, DEPARTMENT OF JAPANESE STUDIES, NUS
The Department of Japanese Studies at the National University of Singapore invites applications for the post of Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in the area of cultural studies to start in July 2025 or earlier.
Applicants for this position should have a PhD in a discipline focusing on Japan with a broadly defined cultural studies or interdisciplinary approach. Areas of specialization can be, but not limited to, manga and anime, games, music and any other forms of popular culture. Scholars who engage with computational tools in research and teaching are particularly encouraged to apply.
Applicants must demonstrate strong academic, teaching and administrative ability, and a willingness to promote a collaborative departmental culture. Duties will include teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including the MA in Japanese Visual Cultures. Candidates should also be willing to contribute to the Department's team-taught, interdisciplinary courses. They should possess native-speaking, or near native-speaking, competence in English and Japanese.
The Department of Japanese Studies is a multidisciplinary department with colleagues specializing in a variety of fields including international relations, anthropology, history, popular culture, literature, performance and geography. The department is supported by a comprehensive Japanese language program in the university’s Centre for Language Studies. The Department belongs to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) that combines disciplinary departments with area studies departments in Asian Studies.
An attractive salary and benefits package that includes medical benefits and housing arrangements will be determined according to qualifications. The selected candidate will receive a start-up grant and be eligible to apply for various other sources of internal and external funding and grants.
Applicants should send, by email attachment, to the Search Committee at fasbox64@nus.edu.sg, a dossier comprising:
- Cover letter and CV
- Statement of research trajectory and teaching philosophy
- Complete list of publications (including theses and dissertations) and at least two representative publications;
- Course outlines and copies of student evaluations of courses taught;
- Three letters of reference and one additional letter from the PhD supervisor (to be sent directly to the above email address)
The closing date for applications is 15 June 2024. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
For more information, please refer to these websites:
Working in National University of Singapore http://www.nus.edu.sg/careers/whyjoinus.htm
Department of Japanese Studies https://fass.nus.edu.sg/jps
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences https://fass.nus.edu.sg/
National University of Singapore http://www.nus.edu.sg/
FACULTY POSITION IN MEDIA AND FILM STUDIES, DEPARTMENT OF JAPANESE STUDIES AND DEPARTMENT OF CHINESE STUDIES, NUS
The Department of Japanese Studies and the Department of Chinese Studies at the National University of Singapore jointly invite applications for the post of Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in East Asian Media and Film Studies. Two positions are available for this appointment. The successful candidates will be jointly appointed in both departments, with a higher weightage in the department their research focuses more on.
Applicants for this position should have a PhD in East Asian Studies, Film Studies, Media Studies, Comparative Literature, or any other relevant discipline. Successful applicants should be able to conduct research and teaching on China (including the Chinese diaspora) and Japan. Their research must cover either the modern or contemporary periods (from 1900s onwards). Scholars who can contribute to further interdisciplinarity in research or teaching are particularly encouraged to apply.
The successful applicant will be expected to have a strong commitment to a) teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels; b) providing supervision to undergraduate and graduate students and c) undertaking research in East Asian Media and Film Studies and other related fields; as well as d) playing an active role in both Departments’ curriculum and development. They should possess native-speaking, or near native-speaking, competence in English, Mandarin and Japanese.
NUS is a leading university in Asia. It provides rich resources and opportunities for research, competitive remuneration, and generous benefits, including subsidized housing and medical coverage. The selected candidate will receive a start-up grant and be eligible to apply for various other sources of internal and external funding and grants.
Applicants should send, by email attachment, to the Search Committee at fasbox64@nus.edu.sg, a dossier comprising:
- Covering letter and CV
- Statements of research accomplishments and teaching philosophy/methodology
- Complete list of publications (including theses and dissertations) and at least two representative publications;
- Course outlines and copies of student evaluations of courses taught;
- Three letters of reference and one additional letter from the PhD supervisor (to be sent directly to the above email address)
The closing date for applications is 15 May 2024. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
For more information, please refer to these websites:
Working in National University of Singapore http://www.nus.edu.sg/careers/whyjoinus.htm
Department of Japanese Studies https://fass.nus.edu.sg/jps
Department of Chinese Studies https://fass.nus.edu.sg/cs/
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences https://fass.nus.edu.sg/
National University of Singapore http://www.nus.edu.sg/
Lecturer (Asian Studies)
The National University of Singapore (NUS) launched the College of Humanities and Sciences (CHS) in August 2021, an enhanced undergraduate experience for students of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) and the Faculty of Science (FoS). CHS includes a Common Curriculum of 13 courses that provide foundational skills in literacy, numeracy and critical thinking, as well as broad exposure to Humanities, Social Sciences and Asian Studies.
The successful candidate will be part of the teaching team offering the CHS Integrated Asian Studies course and will be appointed on the Educator Track. The appointment is for a period of two or three years with the possibility of extension.
The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Please refer here for application details: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job-invite/23304/
Teaching Assistant (Asian Studies)
The National University of Singapore (NUS) launched the College of Humanities and Sciences (CHS) in August 2021, an enhanced undergraduate experience for students of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) and the Faculty of Science (FoS). CHS includes a Common Curriculum of 13 courses that provide foundational skills in literacy, numeracy and critical thinking, as well as broad exposure to Humanities, Social Sciences and Asian Studies.
The successful candidate will be part of the teaching team offering the CHS Integrated Asian Studies course.
The anticipated start date is August 2024. The appointment is for a period of 1-2 years with the possibility of extension.
The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Please refer here for application details: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job-invite/23872/
Regarding faculty positions, the department is currently not hiring directly aside from any positions listed above. However, outstanding candidates may apply directly to the University under the Presidential Young Professorship scheme. Interested applicants are welcome to send their CVs and other supporting documents to PYP@nus.edu.sg, or contact them for more information at the same email. Thank you.
